How often are flights from London to Cairns delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 48m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 36m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,253.

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns can take about 32h 45m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,371. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is about 9409 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £886 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at £1,090 and £1,111 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

The most popular airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from London Heathrow?

Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from London Heathrow. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 3 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns (average of £1,141). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,850). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from London Heathrow?
Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from London Heathrow. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 3 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns can take about 32h 45m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,371. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is about 9409 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £886 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at £1,090 and £1,111 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns (average of £1,141). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,850). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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About 9% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,253.

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Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 36m.

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Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 48m.

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